Description

(1837-42) $5 A. Bechtler Five Dollar, 128G. 22C. AU50 PCGS.K-28, R.6. CAROLINA GOLD, No Star in Center, RUTHERFORD. The
A. Bechtler K-28 half eagle variety is very rare and somewhat
anomalous within the Bechtler series as the only 22-carat gold
issue with the CAROLINA GOLD stamp. The Sixth Series C. Bechtler
coins were struck in 22-carat gold, but they all bear the GEORGIA
GOLD stamp (K-11 and K-12 quarter eagles, K-21 through K-23 half
eagles). PCGS has seen only 14 submissions of this issue in all
grades, including possible duplications, and a sole MS61 piece
crosses the Mint State threshold. This AU50 PCGS coin is one of
three submissions in this grade with five finer (3/14). The
sandy-gold surfaces display a bold strike along with minimal marks
and light wear consistent with the grade, making this quite an
attractive example. Listed on page 379 of the 2014 Guide
Book.From The Riverboat Collection. (NGC ID# 2B9Z, PCGS# 10043)